There are people who need iPhone protection and then there are people who really need iPhone protection.

I fall into the former category, as I like to think I’m pretty careful with my iPhone 4, but since I’ve been testing the X-Protect from G-Form ($39.99, g-form.com), I feel as if I could toss it across the room and it would be just fine.

The G-Form folks say the X-Protect offers 360 degrees of extreme-impact protection, and I believe them.

The case is made with something called Reactive Protection Technology.

There are some more technical-sounding terms on their website, but suffice it to say the case is made of a high-tech dense foam surrounded by a rigid exterior skeleton.

The interior of the case is soft and squishy like a wetsuit.

The X-Protect doesn’t have any type of covering for the phone’s screen.

There is a video on the G-Form website of iPhones being punished by shooting them like hockey pucks at a real NHL goalie. The phones survived.

Available in nine colors, the X-Protect is easy to install and slide in and out of a front pants pocket.

G-Form also makes cases for tablets and laptops.

An iPad case is shown in a video being dropped more than 100,000 feet from a weather balloon and surviving with no injuries.

The company also makes knee and elbow pads and padded clothing for people to wear.

The X-Protect is perfect for the athlete, adventurist or klutz.

Pros: Unrivaled protection. Nice looks.

Cons: None

Bottom line: Some of the best protection you can buy for your iPhone

ScreenPro Clear Screen

I’m a fan of iPhone screen protectors. I’ve been using and abusing screen protectors since I was using a Palm Treo.

The biggest hassle is the installation. Getting the thing lined up just right so the buttons and openings are exactly aligned can be frustrating, and rarely are you able to remove and retry the installation.

ScreenPro has a new line of screen protectors for the iPhone that includes a nearly foolproof installation system.